INNOVATION AFTERHOUR “Be Different - Diversität als Innovationstreiber"

Discover how uniqueness makes the difference in business and why it is more important than ever to be different today - “Be different”.

INNOVATION AFTERHOUR hosted by uniforce
“Be different: Diversity as a driver of innovation”14th January 2025 | 5:30 p.m. | Auditorium
Auditorium hosted by: uniforce
supported by: Austrian Standards | DXC Technology | Vienna Business Agency & SO/ VIENNA

What can you expect?< /em>

Discover how uniqueness makes the difference in business and why it is more important than ever to be different be – “Be different”. Experience how diversity becomes a driver of innovation and inspire yourself for new paths and ideas!

Agenda

Welcome and introduction
Our speakers introduce themselves and give an insight into their Careers. They talk about the formative milestones and challenges they have overcome and explain what motivated them to found their start-ups.

Challenges and opportunities in diverse teams
What characterizes diverse teams and why are they often considered particularly high-performing? We talk about why diversity does not automatically lead to success and where the biggest stumbling blocks lie. Our speakers show how obstacles can be overcome through mutual understanding and creative solutions to develop strong team dynamics.

Making decisions and securing funding - The influence of diversity
Why are diverse teams considered particularly convincing by investors, or not. How does diversity influence risk assessment and how you can specifically highlight the strengths of your team to convince potential investors. Our speakers share best practices and insights from their own funding experiences.

Looking into the future
The future of start-ups and The focus is on the investor landscape in terms of diversity: Our two speakers share their visions for a more diverse start-up world and give practical tips on how diversity can be specifically promoted. Look forward to inspiring learnings, groundbreaking trends and valuable impulses for the next generation of founders.

Be part of this unique gathering , connect with the innovation community, and discover how we're building the foundation for tomorrow's success stories. Secure your spot now for the INNOVATION AFTERHOUR and prepare to be inspired!< /em>

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To the Speakers:

Carina Roth

Carina Roth is an experienced entrepreneur and investor with a Focus on diversity and innovation. She founded the startup WisR, which specialized in the placement of senior talent, and has been working as an investment manager at Fund F, a VC fund that supports gender-diverse start-up teams in Europe, since 2024. Her passion lies in promoting start-ups with social and economic impact.

Nina Authried< /p>

Nina Amina Authried is a master's student at WU Vienna and co-founder of Parlai, an innovative WhatsApp chatbot that enables users to practice foreign languages ​​effectively. She took part in the Vienna Business Agency's Growth Lab to further develop her entrepreneurial skills and advance her vision.